Phrase guide

collective action

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An action taken by a group of individuals acting together.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • They ruthlessly suppressed any dissent for fear that it would inspire the citizens to take some sort of collective action against the government.

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